| Regimental number | 808 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | PO, Milmerran via Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, James West, PO, Milmerran via Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, G Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Full name: John Alexander WEST |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Ballina East Cemetery |